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Politics, Managerialism, and University Governance, 1st ed. 2019
Lessons from Hong Kong under China's Rule since 1997
Governance and Citizenship in Asia Series
Author: Law Wing-Wah
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Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: The Political Context of Post-1997 Hong Kong Higher Education.- Chapter 3: Managerialism and Public Universities in Hong Kong.- Chapter 4: Civic Engagement of Students and Academics in Political Events.- Chapter 5: Collision between Politics and University Autonomy: HKU’s Governance Crisis in PVC Appointment Saga.- Chapter 6: Intervarsity Campaign for Abolishing the Colonial Chancellor System.- Chapter 7: Rise in Voices for Hong Kong Independence: The Emergence of a New Battle for Hong Kong Universities.- Chapter 8: Hong Kong Independence: A Political Red Line for Hong Kong Society and Higher Education.- Chapter 9: Conclusion: Issues and Theoretical Implications of Politics, Managerialism and University Governance in Hong Kong.
Wing-Wah Law is a professor at the University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education. His research contributes to understanding the interplay between globalization and localization on education and development in various areas, including educational policy, higher education, citizenship and citizenship education, educational and curriculum reforms, culture and leadership, music education and social change. His work serves as a bridge for the exchange and development of educational research between China and the rest of the world.
Argues that market forces and managerial practices are a necessary evil, but could and should be made a lesser evil
Challenges the international trend of making external members a dominant majority on university governing boards
Re-examines the importance of making higher education a public democratic sphere, particularly with regard to politically sensitive issues